We have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for the day. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Our attitude is everything.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLWhen you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself.
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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Don’t expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
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Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person’s day, week, or life.
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The past is over forget it. The future holds hope reach for it.
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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.
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Battles are won in the trenches, in the grit and grime of courageous determination; they are won day by day in the arena of life.
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People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
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No pressure is greater than God’s power.
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Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
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Prayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn’t lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few moments spent on a task ever could. If we fail to cultivate this discipline, prayer winds up being our last resort rather than our first response.
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Every one of us can blame somebody for something that has happened in our lives. But don’t waste your time. What we need most is a steady stream of love flowing among us. Love that quickly forgives, willingly overlooks, and refuses to take offense.
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Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
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Don’t get older; get better: Live realistically. Give generously. Adapt willingly. Trust fearlessly. Rejoice daily.
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